Deacon Bob Yerhot serves the diocese of Winona, Minnesota. He has dedicated his life to the service of his family and the Catholic Church. He has studied philosophy, classical humanities, theology and social work at St. Mary’s College (now University) Winona, Minnesota, the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
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Papa Luciani on Freedom, Life Model, the World and the Church
Pope John Paul I, while Cardinal of Venice, wrote in December 1973 a fictitious letter to St. Bonaventure which is included in Luciani’s book Illustrissimi. I’d like to quote an excerpt below on freedom, Christ as a model, the world, … Continue reading
A Request for Information Regarding Papa Luciani
One of my readers has asked for information as to where he might obtain video of Pope John Paul I’s papacy. His comment can be read in the Recent Comments log to the lower right. I have directed him to … Continue reading
Something Beautiful for God – Missionary Servants of Pope John Paul I
I’d like to thank Dr. Lori Pieper for bringing to my attention the following article from The Parable, the magazine of the diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire. It is about Lauretta and Ray Seabeck, who have given themselves to the poor of … Continue reading
Quote for the Day
“Faith in God… is a filial yes said to God, who tells us something about His own intimate life: yes to things narrated and, at the same time, to Him who narrates them.” — Pope John Paul I
Attention Deacons! John Paul I and the Authority of Service
Papa Luciani, in his homily for his installation as Pope on September 3, 1978, drew a distinction between presiding over the Apostolic See and service to it. He notes that “presiding in charity is service.” He quotes St. Leo the … Continue reading
Want to play some music?
In his book, Illustrissimi, Papa Luciani writes a letter to Casella, a friend of Dante, and a gifted composer and performer of music. The letter is entitled, “The Music of Reconciliation.” Luciani’s letter can be summed up in two statements … Continue reading
Papa Luciani on Role of Conscience in Moral Decisions
Back on August 1, 1978, shortly before he was elected Pope, Cardinal Albino Luciani gave an interview in which he expressed his initial response to the then recent news of the birth of the first “test tube baby.” In it, … Continue reading
The USCCB’s Upcoming Meeting
The bishops of the U.S. will be meeting soon for what I believe is an annual meeting. I was surprised this morning to open Papa Luciani’s book, Illustrissimi, and find that the page that surfaced was Luciani’s letter to the … Continue reading
Papa Luciani on Ministry, Catechesis, and the Church
“The most beautiful of ministries is the pastoral ministry. But catechism is still more beautiful. It is the ideal beauty of the heart of God. Nothing can be compared to it. It is the purest, the most altruistic, the most … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Papa Luciani
Happy belated birthday, Papa Luciani! Yesterday would have been Pope John Paul I’s 98th birthday. Hard for me to believe it, as he is etched in my memory as a 65ish year old man. For your information, there is a … Continue reading
Quote for the Day
“Only in the Church is salvation: without it one perishes!” – Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani), August 27, 1978; italics his.
Prayer for the Day
“My God, with all my heart above all things I love You, infinite goodness and our eternal happiness, and for your sake I love my neighbor as myself and forgive offenses received. Oh Lord, may I love you more and … Continue reading
Quote for the Day
“His passage has given proof of the Church’s vitality.” — Blessed Mother Teresa, referencing Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani)
Papa Luciani on Struggle in Life
In his book, Illustrissimi, John Paul I wrote a letter to “The Unknown Painter of the Castle.” The four paintings to which he is referring represent childhood, adolescence, maturity, and old age. In the first painting, a sailboat has just … Continue reading
32nd Anniversary of the Death of Papa Luciani
Thirty-two years ago today, Papa Luciani died 33 days after assuming the papacy. I was in Wiesbaden, Germany that day, and one of the lay ministers of the Army base there called me with the news. I was stunned as … Continue reading
Another Anniversary Today!
Not only is it the birthday of Mother Teresa, as noted below, but it is also the 32nd anniversary of the election of Pope John Paul I. As you know from my previous posts, I have vivid memories of that … Continue reading
Mother Teresa on Papa Luciani
I ran across a quote attributed to Mother Teresa in which she describes Pope John Paul I. I had never read this before and would like to share it with you. He has been the most beautiful gift of God; … Continue reading
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Duties, Limitations and Freedom
So many of us consider duty to be limiting and reducing our personal freedom. This comes from the commonly accepted notion that to be free one needs to do what one wants. Freedom to do what one wants is a … Continue reading
Answer to “Quiz and Quote”
John Paul I wrote this while he was still Patriarch of Venice.
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Check This Out
I came across another website dedicated to Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I) today. Check it out. Has some good information about him, his hometown, a memorial to him in Northern Italy, etc. Log on to: Papa Luciani Foundation Some … Continue reading